Transforming Doctor Mental Health: A Guide to Kindness and Leadership

By Leanne Rowe, Vihangi Abeygunawardana, Michael Kidd

The second edition of this highly acclaimed text calls for a revolutionary shift in how doctors prioritize their mental health, support their colleagues, and foster a more compassionate work environment. It provides actionable strategies and real-world solutions, drawing from both medical literature and the insights of experienced physicians. This new edition envisions a healthcare system where every doctor is encouraged and supported to:

1. Put psychological wellbeing and physical protection first
2. Build healthy workplace cultures, fairness, and safety
3. Develop strong relationships by sharing challenges
4. Save lives through medical co-leadership
5. Rediscover the joy in medicine

Featuring poignant and inspiring stories and quotes from a diverse range of doctors across various specialties and career stages, this book celebrates the growing global interconnectedness and the evolving face of the medical profession. It serves as a valuable resource and companion for those in the early years of medicine, and is a must-read for all doctors worldwide, as exemplary care of patients, peers, profession, and self is a lifelong journey.

Product Details:

Publisher: CRC Press; 2nd edition (May 19, 2023)

Language: English

Pages: 284

ISBN-10: 1032284323

ISBN-13: 978-1032284323